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Based in Courgis in the Yonne, Domaine Pattes Loup farms 15 hectares of Chardonnay across the Kimmeridgian clay and marl soils that define Chablis. Thomas Pico, a third-generation winegrower, founded the estate in 2005 by replanting the lieu-dit that gives it its name, earned Ecocert organic certification in 2009, then extended his approach to biodynamics. His wines — exclusively white — deliver the sharp minerality and saline tension that mark Chablis at its finest. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this estate for the rigour of its viticulture, its coherent organic and biodynamic commitment, and the precision with which each cuvée speaks of its Kimmeridgian terroir. A dependable reference for anyone seeking Chablis in its most direct and honest form.

Domaine Pattes Loup represents one of the most considered and committed approaches to Chablis today: vines farmed organically and biodynamically on the hillsides of Courgis, controlled yields, and a Chardonnay that speaks first and foremost of its Kimmeridgian soil.

An estate born from a lieu-dit, driven by conviction

Thomas Pico comes from a winegrowing family long established in the Yonne. When he took over the family holding in 2004, he chose to rebuild from the ground up. He replanted the lieu-dit known as Pattes Loup — literally 'wolf's paws' — and in 2005 gave the estate its name. From the outset, his ambition was clear: to produce Chablis that reflects its terroir without compromise, and to do so through viticulture that respects the living soil beneath the vines.

Kimmeridgian terroir at the heart of everything

The estate's 15 hectares lie on the south-facing slopes of Courgis, on the left bank of the Serein. The soils here are shallow clays over Kimmeridgian limestone marl — the same ancient seabed geology, rich in fossilised oyster shells, that underpins the finest Chablis appellations. This is terroir that imparts a distinctive saline edge, a cool, stony minerality, and a taut, focused structure to the Chardonnay grown upon it. Thomas Pico works these slopes with close attention, keeping yields in check to concentrate the expression of the site rather than the volume of the harvest.

Organic and biodynamic: a pioneer's commitment

Domaine Pattes Loup received its Ecocert organic certification in 2009, making Thomas Pico one of the earliest advocates of certified organic viticulture in Chablis — a region where chemical treatments were once the norm. He has since extended his practice to biodynamic principles, working in harmony with lunar and cosmic cycles, using plant-based preparations to strengthen the vines, and treating the soil as a living ecosystem rather than a growing medium. This dual commitment — organic and biodynamic — is not a marketing position but a deeply held philosophy that shapes every decision in the vineyard, from pruning to harvest timing.

The wines of Domaine Pattes Loup

The estate produces exclusively white wines from Chardonnay, across several cuvées that explore different facets of the Chablis appellation:

• Chablis (village level) — the entry point to the range, combining freshness, citrus clarity and that characteristic Kimmeridgian mineral backbone
• Chablis Premier Cru — where individual climat expression comes to the fore, with greater depth, texture and ageing potential
• Petit Chablis — lighter in frame, approachable young, with the estate's hallmark precision and clean, dry finish

Across all cuvées, the winemaking approach is restrained: natural fermentations, careful élevage, and minimal intervention to allow the terroir to speak without interference.

Why we have selected Domaine Pattes Loup

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Domaine Pattes Loup because Thomas Pico does something genuinely difficult: he makes Chablis that is both intellectually honest and deeply pleasurable to drink. His organic and biodynamic commitment is verifiable — certified since 2009 — and it shows in the vitality and precision of the wines. There is no artifice here, no oak to flatter or excess richness to impress; only Chardonnay and Kimmeridgian limestone doing what they do best.

We recommend this estate to confirmed Burgundy enthusiasts who value terroir transparency, to those building a cellar with wines that reward patience, and to anyone who has grown tired of Chablis that tastes of nothing in particular. At the table, these wines are natural partners for oysters and seafood, fine fish dishes, and fresh goat's cheese from the Loire — though a well-aged Premier Cru will hold its own alongside roast chicken or a simple gratin dauphinois.

Explore the full range from Domaine Pattes Loup

Browse all available cuvées from this Chablis estate in our selection below, and find the bottle that suits your cellar or your table.